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Biodesigning the Future University Nurtures a Hive of Nature-Inspired Researchers September 2014 volume 18 number 1 Nonprofits navigate a changing landscape Sun Devils collaborate to increase literacy Celebrating ASU Gammage’s 50th anniversary Biodesigning the future University nurtures a hive of nature-inspired researchers President’s Letter The official publication of Arizona State University September 2014, Vol. 18, No. 1 After last May’s Spring Commencement PUBLISHER ceremony, there are now more than 380,000 Christine K. Wilkinson ‘66, ‘76 Ph.D. Sun Devils across the globe, and the ASU EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alumni Association provides a variety of Tracy Scott ‘88,B.A. ways to stay engaged with your alma mater. MANAGING EDITOR You’ll find alums in all 50 states and scores of Liz Massey countries outside of the United States. For the CONTRIBUTING EDITOR nearly 50 percent of Sun Devils who live outside Maricopa County, we have Jan Stanley ‘86 Ph.D. more than 40 geographic chapters and more than 35 international connection ART & DESIGN DIRECTOR groups through which you can connect with other alums and back to ASU. Robert Cao-Ba In Maricopa County, where a majority of our alumni reside, we have SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER networking and career development events at least once a month. Many Brandice Quick alumni also participate in networking and other events with our 23 academic GRAPHIC DESIGNER ASSISTANT affiliate chapters, which serve graduates of specific degree programs at the Keila DeZeeuw university. To connect Sun Devils with common ties, we also feature 14 special SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR interest chapters or clubs, which represent alums from a variety of affinity Robin Hawkins segments, including the Hispanic Business Alumni, former Devils’ Advocates ADVERTISING SALES, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS RELATIONS tour guides, and veteran alumni. Rhonda McClintock Because one-third of our alumni base is 35 and younger, we have the Arizona (480) 965-5051 State Young Alumni group, which hosts a variety of events in Maricopa County, PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY from career mixers to attending professional sports events around the Valley. Tom Story Tim Trumble Andy DeLisle Through our Sun Devil Generations program, we involve children from ASU families in Sun Devil traditions. Aimed at children from birth through eighth grade, the program hosts events such as Fingerpaint the A, summertime Movie Mania, and Sparky’s Sprint, as well as the popular holiday Storytime with Sparky. ASU Magazine is printed on paper that is certified to the Forest Stewardship Council ® (FSC®) Standards. To keep you connected to the latest news from ASU, in this issue we take a look at how the university facilitates change in three major areas of endeavor – in the world of biodesign, in the nonprofit sector, and in educational efforts aimed at improving literacy. We also take a look at the history of ASU Gammage as the auditorium celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. It’s going to be a busy fall here at ASU – we’ll start our away-game tailgate series at New Mexico on Sept. 6. We’ll also host the Legends Luncheon during Homecoming week, which is Oct. 27-Nov. 1 this year. Whether you live close to ASU or across the country (or globe), we invite you to come back and visit us. ASU Magazine PO Box 873702 Tempe, AZ 85287-3702 (480) 965-2586 [email protected] www.asumagazine.com ASU Magazine (USPS 024-438; ISSN 1940-2929) is published quarterly by the Arizona State University Alumni Association, Christine K. Wilkinson, ’66, ’76 Ph.D. PO Box 873702, Tempe, AZ 85287-3702, (480) 965-2586, FAX (480) 965-0225. Subscriptions are sent to all ASU alumni. You President, ASU Alumni Association may become a friend of the Alumni Association regardless of Senior Vice President and Secretary of the University university affiliation. Annual dues to become an active member or friend are $50 for individuals and $60 for couples. Gold Devil Life member dues are $650 for individuals and $800 for couples. Periodicals Postage is paid at Tempe, AZ and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send address changes to ASU Magazine, Attention: Circulation, PO Box 873702, Tempe, AZ 85287-3702. Permissions: Portions of this publication may be reprinted with the written permission and proper attribution by contacting the ASU Magazine editor. ASU Magazine can be accessed online at asumagazine.com. Scan this QR code to view QR Codes the digital magazine The icon above is a QR code. QR is short for “quick response,” and it’s used to provide a direct link to media-rich content on the Web. QR code boxes can take you to supplementary text, an audio podcast or online video to enhance a story or advertisement. To access information offered through a QR code, you’ll need a mobile phone with a QR code reader application. 20 Biodesigning the future Biodesign research at ASU, which takes place at the Biodesign Institute as well as other centers across the university, uses multidisciplinary teams that take an approach rooted in the natural world to tackle some of science’s most complex challenges. 26 Beyond the bottom line Today’s nonprofit organization faces challenges that might have seemed unrecognizable to similar groups operating 40 or even 20 years ago. Dynamic shifts are underway in the nonprofit world, and units such as ASU’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation are applying data-driven research to help organizations modernize their operations, and providing next-generation training to nonprofit leaders and board members. ASU Social Stream: Facebook Foursquare: socialmedia.asu.edu ASU: facebook.com/arizonastateuniversity foursquare.com/asu Alumni: facebook.com/asualumni ASU Alumni Events: Athletics: facebook.com/arizonastatesundevils iTunes: alumni.asu.edu/events Young Alumni: facebook.com/asuyoungalumni itunes.asu.edu 1 President’s Letter ASU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Christine Wilkinson discusses how the Alumni BOARD AND NATIONAL Association keeps in touch with Sun Devils living all over COUNCIL 2014–2015 the world, and provides options that keep them engaged. University News OFFICERS CHAIR 4 ASU partners with Starbucks to offer bachelor’s degree Bob Boschee ’83 B.S., ’85 M.B.A. completion options to the coffee giant’s employees; EIGHT moves its PBS operations under the umbrella of the CHAIR-ELECT Cronkite School; university ranked first in list of American Kathleen Duffy Ybarra ‘81 B.A. “best buy” colleges. TREASURER Brian LaCorte ’85 B.S. 14 Sports PAST CHAIR Sun Devil athletes use lessons learned at ASU to succeed Theresa Esparza ’94 M.Tax. in life; Pac-12 Networks announce 2014-15 programming; PRESIDENT plus sports updates from track and field, wrestling, water Christine Wilkinson ’66 B.A.E., ’76 Ph.D. polo and men’s basketball. 38 Arts & Culture BOARD OF DIRECTORS* A look back at 50 years of ASU Gammage, the Ryan Abbott ‘01 B.S., ‘08 M.B.A. university’s iconic performance venue. Plus, new books by Steven Balthazor ‘91 B.S.E. alumni, staff and faculty in Shelf Improvement. Michelle Bolton ‘93 B.A. Bob Boscamp ‘69 B.A.E. Teresa Clement* ‘02 B.S.E., ‘07 Ph.D. 44 Alumni News Malissia Clinton ‘90 B.A. Bob Boschee takes the helm of the ASU Alumni Dan Mullen ‘66 B.S. Association’s board of directors, Sun Devils enjoy their Darren Skarecky ‘94 B.S. university connection with a season of activities, and the Jeff van Raaphorst ‘87 B.S. association celebrates the 25th anniversary of the ASU Anthony Valencia ‘91 B.S., ‘13 M.B.A. collegiate “Sparky” plate with a museum exhibit. NATIONAL ALUMNI COUNCIL 50 Sun Devil Network Yesenia Barraza ‘08 B.S. Reports from around the Sun Devil nation. Michael Crabtree* ‘96 B.S. Eddie DeVall* ‘93 B.S. 54 Class Notes Christine Devine ‘87 B.A. Alumni news, notes and milestones. Dick Foreman ‘76 B.A., ‘79 M.P.A. Michelle Gettinger ‘90 B.S. John Gibson* ‘05 B.S., ‘10 M.B.A. 64 Sun Devil Snapshot Bret Giles ‘87 B.S. The ASU Sun Devil Marching Band has made beautiful Michael Grosso ‘97 B.S. music together for nearly 100 years. Andy Hanshaw ‘87 B.S. Kristine Kassel ‘91 B.S. Danelle Kelling ‘00 B.A., ‘04 J.D. 32 Nick Kieffer ‘00 B.A. Sarah Krahenbuhl* ‘03 B.S. Words of wisdom Tere LeBarron* ‘82 B.S., ‘92 M.H.S.A. Reading and writing skills are crucial for Frank McCune ‘92 B.A. success in the 21st century. But as the landscape Caleb Navarro ‘05 B.S., ‘08 M.S. of how we work – and the tools we need to do Alberto Pino* ‘06 B.S., ‘06 B.A. so – are changing, it’s becoming more and more Guy Patrick Roll ‘90 B.S. apparent that many students are lagging in key Graham Rossini* ‘02 B.S., ‘11 M.B.A. literacy achievements. ASU is looking to change Travis Snell ‘00 M.P.A the ending to that story-in-progress. * = New Member Note: Members of the Board of Directors are also members of the National Alumni Council. LinkedIn: Soundcloud: Twitter Vimeo (Alumni): alumni.asu.edu/linkedin soundcloud.com/asualumni ASU: twitter.com/asu vimeo.com/asualumni Alumni: twitter.com/asu_alumni Pinterest: Athletics: twitter.com/thesundevils YouTube (ASU): pinterest.com/arizonastate Young Alumni: twitter.com/asuyoungalumni youtube.com/asu Filling their cups Lights, camera... Sustaining change university news education magazine 4 Filling their cups Starbucks, ASU team up for employee education Starbucks Photo by: program ASU has partnered with Starbucks to provide a degree-completion program for Starbucks employees worldwide through the ASU Online platform. Starbucks and Arizona State University recently announced the formation of the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, a powerful, first-of-its-kind program designed to benefit the thousands of eligible part-time and full-time U.S.
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